Racial violence changes student _ and school

Washington Post ^ | 5 Sep | J. Washington

[flowerplough]

Last Dec. 3, after years of attacks on Asian immigrant students, something finally snapped.

Fueled by rumors, a group of students roamed the halls searching for Asian victims until one was attacked in a classroom. Later, about 70 students stormed the cafeteria, where several Asians were beaten. About 35 students pushed past a police officer onto the so-called "Asian floor," but were turned back. After school, Asians being escorted home were attacked anyway by a mob of youths.

Almost all the attackers were black - but few observers believe the violence was due to racial hatred. Instead, they cite isolation of different groups within the school, certain students' warped "gangster" values, and for some, simmering resentments over perceived benefits for Asian students.

About 30 Asians were injured that day; seven went to hospitals. Past attacks had been reported to administrators and police, but students say nothing seemed to change.

[flowerplough]

"Almost all the attackers were black - but few observers believe the violence was due to racial hatred."

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"About 30 Asians were injured that day; seven went to hospitals."

[rabidralph]

I wonder if the picture of the Asians being escorted looked something like this?

[Drango]

but few observers believe the violence was due to racial hatred

SURE. How can they WaPost so called journalist write that without bursting out into giggles???

[Ballygrl]

To not think these attacks were racial is naive beyond belief.

[Kimmers]

Fast forward 10-15 years the Asians will be done with college and contributing to society and the thugs who beat them up will still be thugs that are parasites on society.....

[Psycho_Bunny]

"but few observers believe the violence was due to racial hatred....certain students' warped "gangster" values, and for some, simmering resentments over perceived benefits for Asian students."

A key requirement for employment at the Post is to have suffered severe brain trauma at some point of your formative years.

[Ballygrl]

And still blaming everyone but themselves for keeping them down.

[oldtimer]

...almost as beyound belief that Muslims are a wonderful peaceful people.

[kearnyirish2]

The sad thing is that in 15 years the Asians will be feeding, clothing, and housing the grandchildren of their attackers.

[Pollster1]

It’s hard to imagine any point in writing something so stupid. Is this just a reminder to everyone that they have agreed to deny reality?

[Clock King]

Tu Ly, father of one of the students, works as a cook - "We owe this country a lot," Tu Ly says. "The [US] government paid a lot of money for my wife's operation. We will work our best to contribute to society. My children can choose whatever job they like, as long as they do something to contribute to this country."

Damn. Can we replicate whatever thought processes this guy has and inject it into the water supply? We need more people like this.

[SWAMPSNIPER]

I suspect that the Asian kids wanted to be isolated from the gang bangers so they could get a decent education.

Kids who only stay in school because they are forced to should be taken out and taught a job skill, such as using a shovel or a broom.

[SWAMPSNIPER]

Tu Ly is infected with something called honor! It’s considered a disease in certain areas.